Date: Saturday 18th February, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm
Stadium Villa Park
Referee Simon Hooper (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Aston Villa
Villa may soon be blessed with a full complement of players as Diego Carlos steps up his recovery from Achilles surgery, but he will not be ready for this game, while Jed Steer is also working his way back from a calf concern.
The recently-returned Bertrand Traore could potentially play his way into contention as he shakes off a knee injury, though, while Emery will also be able to call upon Tyrone Mings, who missed the defeat to City with an unspecified problem.
Mings's likely return would see ex-Arsenal man Calum Chambers drop to the bench after an underwhelming showing at the Etihad, while Lucas Digne did not cover himself in glory either and could drop out for Alex Moreno.
Aston Villa possible starting lineup:
Martinez; Young, Konsa, Mings, Moreno; Kamara, Luiz, Ramsey; Buendia, Watkins, Bailey
Arsenal
As for Arsenal, groans were heard across North London when it emerged that Thomas Partey would miss the clash with Man City due to a muscle injury, although his absence was described as precautionary, and there is still a chance that he could recover for Saturday's game.
Nevertheless, Jorginho was one of the Gunners' standout performers on Wednesday night and will start again if need be, while Mohamed Elneny and Gabriel Jesus are definitely out as they recover from knee surgeries, but Emile Smith Rowe (thigh) should be back in the squad.
Arteta's decision to start Takehiro Tomiyasu against Man City was not vindicated, so Ben White ought to return here, while the quick turnaround will also benefit Leandro Trossard's chances of earning a start over Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Xhaka, Jorginho; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Nketiah
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal
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